TED Talk Tuesday: Are We Really in Control of Our Decisions?

When it comes to making decisions that affect our lives, we generally make intelligent, rational decisions and we're completely in control of our decisions, right?

Dan Ariely, New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions asks the question in this TED talk, "Are we in control of our decisions?"  Through interesting examples, illusions and research, he shows that we are not always in control of our decisions and we are often not nearly as rational as we believe when making decisions.

Motivation Monday: What is the Single Most Important Thing We Can Do for Our Health?

A friend of mine sent me this video this weekend.  In it, a doctor/teacher poses the question, what is the single most important thing we can do for our health?

I was totally motivated by this video, and I hope you are too!

Photo Friday: Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Sometimes when you're stuck between a rock and a hard place, 

the best thing to do is to enjoy the view.

Rock Alamy in Norway.
Source: magicalplaces.tumblr.com

Ricochet the SURFice Dog

This is the story of Ricochet, a champion surf dog.  She was raised to be a service dog, but found her true calling as a SURFice dog.  Ricochet is the only known dog in the world who surfs with special needs kids and people with disabilities as an assistive aid.

In this video, she surfs with quadriplegic surfer, Patrick Iveson.  She raised over $10,000 for Patrick, and has raised almost $150,000 for more than 150 human and animal causes.

Here is the link to her page.

While not nearly as impressive or inspiring as Ricochet's accomplishments, here's a 8 second video of our French Bulldog, Moxie learning to skateboard.  Who knows, with a little more training, maybe Moxie can start fundraising too!

Ghandi's Top 10 Fundamentals For Changing the World

Are you on Pinterest?  

I am totally addicted.  

I find the BEST gems on that site.

Like this poster of Ghandi's top 10 fundamentals for changing the world.

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(E-mail me if you want an invite to Pinterest, I'll be happy to hook you up!)

TED Talk Tuesday: Richard St. John's 8 Secrets of Success

Richard St. John spent 7 years interviewing 500 TED-sters on the real secrets of success.
He shares his results in this fast-paced 3-minute presentation.

Richard St. John's 8 Secrets of Success

1.  Passion.  Do it for love, not for money.

2.  Work.  Work hard, but have fun while you're doing it.
3.  Good.  Get good at something.  Practice and practice.

4.  Focus.  Focus yourself on one thing.

5.  Push.  Physically and mentally, push yourself beyond shyness and self doubt.
6.  Serve.  Serve others something of value.
7.  Ideas.  Listen, observe, be curious, ask questions, problem solve, make connections.
8.  Persist.  Persist through failure.

Motivation Monday: Having a Rough Morning?

Monday mornings can sometimes be rough.  

Remember, with every single heart beat, you're here for a purpose.